Dr. Maya Warren, known as “The Ice Cream Doctor” and the face of ice cream, alongside Mona B. Lipson, AKA Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, today reveal Ice Cream for Change, a community of ice cream makers and enthusiasts advocating for social change and civic action.
On National Ice Cream Day (7/19) Ice Cream for Change is bringing together the ice cream community- scoop shops, ice cream brands, and home ice cream makers to raise funds for nonprofit organizations committed to dismantling structural and systemic racism faced by Black people in America.
“I live, breathe, and eat everything ice cream and see firsthand how it has no barriers - it’s loved by people of all races, genders, and backgrounds around the world,” said Dr. Maya. “We’re so proud that ice cream makers across the nation have agreed to participate. Our dream for Ice Cream for Change is that this platform will help raise money and awareness for vital issues all year long. We believe ice cream is in season 365 days a year, and so is our responsibility to step up and take action.”
Ice Cream for Change has enlisted ice cream makers across the U.S to help raise funds on July 19th, including Caffè Panna, Coolhaus, Mikey Likes it Ice Cream, Van Leeuwen, Vida’s Brooklyn, Eb & Bean, Izzy’s Ice Cream and more.
“We hope people who love ice cream and want to support local businesses will come out and help amplify the voices that need to be heard,” said Mona Lipson. “Of course, our aim is for people to make this happen safely and keep all social distancing orders in place, so our efforts on National Ice Cream Day can also be made responsibly.”
Scoop shops, ice cream makers and avid ice cream eaters can visit www.icecreamforchange.org to sign-up and find participating locations.
About Ice Cream for Change
Ice Cream for Change is a platform created by Dr. Maya Warren, also known as “The Ice Cream Doctor” and the face of ice cream, as well as Mona B. Lipson, AKA Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, to bring together ice cream lovers and makers advocating for social change and civic action. From dismantling racial injustice to fighting climate change, their goal is to use the power of ice cream (it really does have a special way of bringing people together) as a force for good by helping to raise money and awareness for organizations that are driving solutions and making real-world impact across the globe. Learn more by visiting www.icecreamforchange.org
About Mona B. Lipson
Mona B. Lipson is a Director of Client Strategy @ Public, a social impact agency helping brands profit with purpose. Mona's career in the social impact world started in 2004 when she co-founded the Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation. Since then, Mona has worked at both national and international organizations including Girl Scouts of the USA, Voss Foundation, and TheaterWorksUSA. When not “working,” you'll find Mona making ice cream at midnight and documenting her amateur ice-capades on @missmonamakesicecream.
About Dr. Maya Warren
Dr. Maya (The Ice Cream Doctor) a native of St. Louis, MO, is an ice cream scientist, motivational speaker, and world traveler. She has a Ph.D. (UW-Madison) in Food Science, specializing in the microstructure, sensorial, and behavioral properties of frozen aerated desserts. She is also part of the winning duo (#SweetScientists) from the 25th season of the Emmy Award-winning reality show, The Amazing Race (alongside her friend and former lab mate, Dr. Amy DeJong). Currently, Dr. Maya uses her knowledge and skills to travel the world teaching, researching, and exploring frozen aerated desserts. She is also the creator and host of Ice Cream Sundays with Dr. Maya (Instagram Live - @maya.warren) where she brings people of all ages together and teaches how to make No-Churn Ice Cream right at home.
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